A MAN has been extradited to Northern Ireland from the South in relation to fraud offences. The 54-year-old man was arrested in Ireland on March 7 and extradition proceedings were completed today with his successful return to the North. He was subject to an investigation by the Department for Communities and is sought to stand trial for a number of benefit fraud offences that … [Read more...] about Man extradited to Northern Ireland over fraud offences
How the conclave voted in Pope Leo XIV
Backroom diplomacy, shifting alliances and a surprise result in Rome ushered in American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the 267th successor of St Peter The cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel (picture by Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images) FOLLOWING Pope Francis's death on April 21, 2025, the College of Cardinals convened to elect his successor. The conclave began … [Read more...] about How the conclave voted in Pope Leo XIV
Former primary school teacher who ‘preyed on pupils’ jailed
A FORMER primary school teacher has been jailed for sexual offences against two pupils at his school. William Maher, from Kings Brae in Belfast, was sentenced today at Belfast Crown Court for the offences against the boys who were ten years old at the time. They included three counts of sexual communications with a child and three counts of causing or inciting a child under 13 … [Read more...] about Former primary school teacher who ‘preyed on pupils’ jailed
‘Terrible tragedy’: Taoiseach offers condolences to family of garda who died in line of duty
TAOISEACH Michel Martin has offered his condolences to the family of a garda who lost his life i... … [Read more...] about ‘Terrible tragedy’: Taoiseach offers condolences to family of garda who died in line of duty
Man appears in court charged with murder of elderly Irishman in London
A MAN has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of an elderly Irishman in Lon... … [Read more...] about Man appears in court charged with murder of elderly Irishman in London